used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
bunchedverbUS /bʌntʃt/
past form of “bunch” — form into a bunch
From this reading The Cubs bunched together, waiting for orders.
cubmaster
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From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading The Cubs bunched together, waiting for orders.
Dan
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From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Cubs bunched together, waiting for orders.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “The rest of you go to the house and wait there.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
Holloway
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From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “The rest of you go to the house and wait there.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
absolutely essential
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The rest of you go to the house and wait there.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Cubs bunched together, waiting for orders.
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
select carefully from a group
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
with low volume
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
Red's
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From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “The rest of you go to the house and wait there.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cubs bunched together, waiting for orders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “The rest of you go to the house and wait there.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Red’s plight, they knew, easily might be a serious one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Cubs bunched together, waiting for orders.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “The rest of you go to the house and wait there.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The Cubs bunched together, waiting for orders.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Mr. Holloway, Dan, Brad and I will try to pick up his trail,” the cubmaster said quietly.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading If he foolishly had wandered deep into the woods, it might be necessary to organize searching parties in order to find him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The rest of you go to the house and wait there.”
